How Long to Read The First Modern Japanese

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Modern Japanese?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The First Modern Japanese by Donald Keene

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Many books in Japanese have been devoted to the poet and critic Ishikawa Takuboku (1886–1912). Although he died at the age of twenty-six and wrote many of his best-known poems in the space of a few years, his name is familiar to every literate Japanese. Takuboku's early death added to the sad romance of the unhappy poet, but there has been no satisfactory biography of his life or career, even in Japanese, and only a small part of his writings have been translated. His mature poetry was based on the work of no predecessor, and he left no disciples. Takuboku stands unique. Takuboku's most popular poems, especially those with a humorous overlay, are often read and memorized, but his diaries and letters, though less familiar, contain rich and vivid glimpses of the poet's thoughts and experiences. They reflect the outlook of an unconstrained man who at times behaved in a startling or even shocking manner. Despite his misdemeanors, Takuboku is regarded as a national poet, all but a saint to his admirers, especially in the regions of Japan where he lived. His refusal to conform to the Japan of the time drove him in striking directions and ranked him as the first poet of the new Japan.

How long is The First Modern Japanese?

The First Modern Japanese by Donald Keene is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Modern Japanese Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The First Modern Japanese aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Modern Japanese?

The First Modern Japanese is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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